Legal Counsel

Hayati®; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayati®, the UK-based flagship brand of PAX, seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to be the sole in-house legal professional in the UK. The role is hands-on, independent and spans commercial contracts, compliance, corporate matters and advisory work across the business.

You will work closely with senior management, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on regulatory issues, and establishing practical legal processes.

Qualifications

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of UK commercial law and corporate matters.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts across the UK business.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on commercial, data protection, competition and corporate matters.
• Support UK governance and corporate documentation and internal approvals.
• Manage external counsel for complex matters and monitor legal risks across the business.

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

UK commercial law

Corporate governance

Independent working

English communication

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our UK business as the sole legal professional in the UK.

This is a highly hands-on and independent role, responsible for managing a broad range of legal matters across the UK business, including commercial contracts, legal compliance, corporate matters and general legal advisory.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, providing practical and commercially focused legal advice while independently managing day-to-day legal matters and risks.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Identify contractual risks and provide practical, commercially balanced advice.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and approval processes.

Legal & Compliance Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on commercial and operational matters.
• Support compliance with applicable UK laws and regulations.
• Monitor relevant legal developments and advise on their business impact.
• Advise on areas including data protection, consumer protection, advertising and competition law.

Corporate & Governance

• Support UK corporate governance and general company matters.
• Assist with corporate documentation, approvals and internal governance processes.
• Coordinate with Group Legal and external advisers where required.

Employment & General Legal Support

• Support HR on employment-related legal matters where required.
• Advise on disputes, claims and other general legal issues.
• Manage external legal counsel for specialist matters when necessary.
• Identify and assess key legal and contractual risks across the UK business.
• Establish practical legal processes and controls.
• Escalate material risks and provide clear recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within an in-house or commercial legal environment.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of UK commercial law and general corporate legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage legal matters with limited supervision.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Confident working directly with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in FMCG, consumer products, consumer electronics, tobacco, vaping or another regulated industry.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, employment law, intellectual property, advertising or consumer protection.
• Experience managing external legal advisers.

PAX, established in 2021 and headquartered in Hong Kong, operates globally. As a world-leading consumer electronics company, we focus on cutting-edge technologies.

Hayati®, PAX’s flagship brand, was born in the UK and has since grown into one of Britain’s best-known consumer electronics brands, with a strong and expanding international presence. Alongside Hayati®, we continue to incubate and develop a diverse portfolio of brands—including Quokka®, Moxy®, Liora®, Finebar® and Philia®—each designed for different lifestyles, moments and markets around the world.

In 2025, PAX completed a pre-IPO reorganisation of its corporate structure and governance framework, entering the preparation phase for a potential NASDAQ listing. PAX Group Holdings Limited leads the Group’s global governance and long-term strategy, with operating offices across the UK, Germany and the UAE to support local markets worldwide. The Group’s exclusive Chinese mainland partner, PAX Innovations (Shenzhen) Limited, provides integrated R&D, branding, supply chain and quality management services, connecting our global brands with world-class manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by integrity as our core value, PAX is driven by innovation, centred on users, and committed to building for the long term and sustainable development. By combining dependable products with trusted partnerships, we work alongside consumers, partners, and the broader industry to shape a credible, future-oriented global ecosystem.